BUYING AMMO IN CA
Buying Ammo in CA
Buying Ammo in California?
You will need a Valid CA ID (Current Name, Non-Expired), if P.O. Box is on ID or address is not current, customers must provide current address.
License says "Federal Limits Apply"? For more information CLICK HERE.
STANDARD CHECK
$1 per transaction Eligibility Check is for customers with:
- At least 1 firearm record in the AFS (Automated Firearm System) that matches your current info (Current Address and Name) such as:
- Long gun purchased since '18
- Handgun purchased since "95
- Check is nearly instant - 3 minutes on average
BASIC CHECK
$19 per transaction Eligibility Check is best for those who have not made a qualifying purchase or current info doesn't match AFS record:
• To track basic eligibility check, visit: https://cfars.doj.ca.gov/
• To update a gun record in AFS, visit: https://cfars.doj.ca.gov/